BSW3701
Assignment 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 18 July 2024
INTRODUCTION
This case study delves into the complex and distressing circumstances faced by Rati and
Ben, a married couple grappling with the repercussions of addiction and domestic violence.
Married for five years and parents to two young children aged 10 and 15, the couple's
relationship began to deteriorate following Ben’s retrenchment from work. His subsequent
descent into drug and alcohol abuse has escalated tensions within the household,
manifesting in daily arguments and episodes of physical violence. Rati has confided in a
close cousin about the abuse, divulging that Ben not only hurls insults at her but also resorts
to physical aggression. This volatile environment has left Rati deeply concerned for her
well-being and that of her children. The assignment aims to employ various social work
assessment tools like genograms and ecomaps, intervention process steps, and theoretical
frameworks to address and mitigate the family's problematic situation. Through detailed
analysis and application of social work principles, the goal is to provide a thorough
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understanding and actionable strategies for improving theByfamily's dynamics.
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